Kitchen Table Tarot

10 of Cups, the Sun, 7 of Swords

(Today I am listening to 852 – hertz, music for intuition and awareness, spiritual awareness by Jesse Ahmann)

Hello friend, and welcome to my kitchen table. If you are a return visitor, hey, thanks for stopping by again! If you are new, come on in—I’m glad to have you. I do short “snapshot” spreads here—currently three cards, generally explaining a person, a situation, and something that underlies those things, or points to potential in something that sets the scene for an outcome. The intent in my guidance is not to direct or influence behavior and choices, but to offer my understanding. So often our problems can leave us feeling lonely and isolated—that nobody could understand our situations, our relationships, our most painful anxieties. I’m here in part to let you know that you aren’t alone. I can’t judge you. You are a human being experiencing your humanity, and if you’re exploring energy reading by way of tarot and oracle cards, then you’re honoring your spirituality as well. Anyhow: I am one person interpreting one strand of energy, so if this resonates, I hope it will help. If it’s not for you, I’m glad you’re here too. Let’s take a look, shall we?

The 10 of Cups is an auspicious energy and a joyful outlook. It’s a whole lot of love—love that appreciates and withstands the ups and downs of life and connection and listens to intuition; colorful love that vibrates with harmony. It is a balanced and long-lasting love—not just in romantic and familial relationships, but in friendship and community/group dynamics. In this energy I get the vibe of friends who fell in love, though it could also describe a tight-knit group that supports and intermingles with each other’s passions. I know how silly this sounds but I hear the Friends theme in my head, specifically, I’ll be there for you, ‘cause you’re there for me too. This is a content energy, where the odd clash is easily resolved with clear communication and gratitude for one another. This doesn’t mean it’s always easy or that down days down occur for the individuals involved, but the love and acceptance found here is so genuine, like it’s been around forever. It’s what happens when love grows organically, planted in the robust, nourishing soil of friendship. Not surprisingly, this kind of positive, life-affirming exchange is warmed by the light of the Sun, and in turn, exhibits and projects those qualities—joy, success, celebration—onto everyone around them. A great romantic bond that is secured in friendship can have a ripple effect, spreading love and optimism to others, inspiring kindness, creativity, and open hearts. The sun here is both amplifying the wholesome connection at the heart of this 10 of Cups and shining on it with good favor. Sunlight, metaphorically speaking, is a disinfectant for what lurks in the night of our hearts. This 10 of Cups has no secrets, but in a free-flowing way, not a “checking their phone” kind of way. Then why the 7 of Swords?

The 7 of Swords is a card of deception and turning a blind eye to other’s dishonesty. It’s easier to sneak around in the watery, shifty moonlight than in broad, welcoming daylight. Incidentally, moonlight is just reflected sunlight, and it’s much weaker, energetically speaking. It still shows things, but with much less clarity. This suggests a 10 of Cups situation that isn’t really as full as it looks to others, or is besieged by a restless energy. Bothersome things might go unaddressed simply to keep the peace, forcing one or more parties to push through unhappily and hold onto things that aren’t being resolved, for appearance’s sake. There is also a sense that not being able to keep up the image of this relationship to either a partner(s) or the outside world will result in its failure, regardless of how happy everyone actually is. One or more partners might be deceiving themselves into carrying on with the relationship for lack of clear communication. The gist is that something is hidden—poison in one of the cups. Another possibility is that a 10 of Cups situation was sabotaged from the inside by an unresolved issue, something hidden far down within the self.

A relationship based on true connection and trust will never require you to mask your feelings for someone else’s comfort. (I don’t mean “vent your spleen unfiltered wh;en you’re in a bad mood and make it everyone else’s problem,” but “when things are bothering you, you deserve space and consideration to express it.”) If you find that you are walking on eggshells for someone, whether family member, partner, or friend, you might consider whether the relationship is truly 10-of-Cups-y, or if you’re putting on a good face for everyone but you. Constantly being on alert is a signal that the connection isn’t good for you, so be honest with yourself. Life’s too short to cater to people who want you to be manageable. Someone out there sees you as their Sun, so don’t stay stuck in the shade for lack of hope. There is only one you, and you deserve light, love, and joy.

Thank you once more for joining me here today. Remember: you are powerful, you are loved, and you are always welcome at my kitchen table. -KTT 🌻💛